Roasted Garlic Soup

Name: Roasted Garlic Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 26 garlic cloves, (peeled); 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 Tablespoons butter; 2 medium onions, (sliced (about 2 generous cups)); 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, (or ½ teaspoon dried); 18 garlic cloves, (smashed and peeled); 4 cups chicken broth, (low-sodium or vegetable broth); ½ cup whipping cream, (half and half, oat or almond milk work well); ½ teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large russet potato, (not peeled, cut into large chunks (optional)); 4 lemon wedges; Toasted croutons, (drizzled in oil, salt and pepper then baked at 350F degrees until golden); 8 cloves fresh garlic, (minced and sauteed just until fragrant in olive oil, dashed with pepper); Parmesan Crisps, (*recipe below)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

This roasted garlic soup uses over 40 cloves of garlic, roasted and simmered until mellow and creamy for a rich yet subtle flavor. Roasting can be done a day ahead, and for extra bite, garnish with a touch of freshly minced garlic.

Updated at: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:05:17 GMT